2026 – 2027 Academic Year

Your Future.
Funded.

Delegate Odom's office has set aside $50,000 in scholarships for District 27A students. High school seniors, undergrads, grad students — if you live in the district and you're headed to school, this money is for you.

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Deadline

Friday
June 26
2026

11:59 PM

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$50,000 in scholarships available. Our goal: every qualified student who applies receives support.

Who Qualifies

Eligibility Requirements

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District 27A Resident

You must live in District 27A. Use the Find My Legislators tool at the Maryland General Assembly to verify your address before applying.

✓

GPA of 2.5 or Higher

Your current grade point average must be 2.5 or above. Your transcript, official or unofficial, will be uploaded as part of the application.

✓

Attending a Maryland School

You must attend a college, university, or accredited career school in Maryland unless your specific program of study is not offered at any Maryland institution—in that case, an out-of-state school may qualify. Contact MHEC at (410) 767-3300 to confirm eligibility.

✓

Enrolled at Least Part-Time

Full-time: 12+ credits per semester (undergrad) or 9+ credits (grad). Part-time: 6–11 credits (undergrad) or 6–8 credits (grad). Both qualify.

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FAFSA Filed

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov. Undocumented students may submit the MSFAA instead. Need a paper copy? Call (800) 433-3243.

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Registered on MD CAPS

Create an account at mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us. You will need your MHEC ID number from that account to complete the application.

Received a Delegate Scholarship before? You must still submit a new application every year. Past recipients are not automatically renewed.

Step by Step

How to Apply

Step 01

Confirm Your District

Go to Find My Legislators and enter your home address. Delegate Odom must appear as one of your representatives. If he does not, contact your actual district delegate for their scholarship.

Step 02

Gather Your Documents

You will need your FAFSA or SAR Report, your transcript, and your MHEC ID number from MD CAPS. Have all three ready before you open the application form.

Step 03

Submit by June 26

Complete every field and upload your documents before Friday, June 26, 2026. Read the entire form first. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Step 04

Receive Notification

The office reviews every submission and sends follow-up notices after review. Questions while you wait? Call (410) 841-3257 or email the office.

Gather These First

Documents You Will Upload

01

Your Transcript

Official or unofficial both accepted. Must show a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Max file size 10 MB. Request from your registrar or print from your student portal.

02

FAFSA, MSFAA, or SAR

Your completed federal aid application or Student Aid Report. File at fafsa.gov. Undocumented students use the MSFAA. Questions? Call (410) 767-3300 or email MHEC.

03

Your MHEC ID

Log into MD CAPS to find your ID. Don't have an account? Register before you apply. This number is required on the form.

"I grew up watching people in this district work twice as hard for half the opportunity. This scholarship exists because talent in 27A should never go to waste over a financial barrier. If you live in this district and you are headed to school, apply. That is all I ask."

Delegate Darrell C. Odom Sr., District 27A

Helpful Links

Resources to Get You Ready

Everything you need to gather your documents and verify your eligibility before you sit down to apply.

Required MD CAPS Maryland College Aid Processing System. Create your account and get your MHEC ID number. Required FAFSA File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. Need help? Call (800) 433-3243. First Step Find Your District Verify that Delegate Odom represents your home address before you apply. State Resource MHEC Maryland Higher Education Commission. Questions about eligibility? (410) 767-3300. Local Aid CSM Financial Aid College of Southern Maryland financial aid office. Serving Charles County students. Local Aid PGCC Financial Aid Prince George's Community College financial aid. Serving Prince George's County students.

Common Questions

Scholarship FAQ

Any student living in District 27A who meets the eligibility requirements. This includes high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students. No age cutoff, no restriction on degree type. Use the Find My Legislators tool to verify your address.
$50,000 in total scholarship funds is available for the 2026–2027 cycle. The goal is for every student who applies and qualifies to receive support. Award amounts vary based on the number of applicants and individual circumstances.
Friday, June 26, 2026. Do not wait until the last day. The application requires document uploads that take time to prepare. Give yourself at least a week.
Possibly. If the academic program you are enrolling in is not available at any Maryland institution, you may qualify. Contact the MHEC Program Specialist for District 27A at (410) 767-3300 or osfamail.mhec@maryland.gov to confirm before applying.
Yes. Every student must submit a new application each year. Scholarships are not automatically renewed regardless of prior receipt.
MD CAPS is the Maryland Higher Education Commission's scholarship management system. All applicants are required to have an account. Register at mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us. Your MHEC ID number from that account is required on the application.
Part-time is 6 to 11 credits per semester for undergraduates and 6 to 8 credits per semester for graduate students. Full-time is 12+ credits (undergrad) or 9+ credits (grad). Both qualify for the scholarship.
Delegate Odom's office:
Phone: (410) 841-3257
Email: darrell.odom@house.maryland.gov
Legislative office: (410) 841-3257
206 Lowe House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401

MHEC (scholarship program questions):
(410) 767-3300  |  osfamail.mhec@maryland.gov

Ready? Apply Before June 26.

The application takes about 10 minutes if your documents are ready. Don't leave money on the table.

Start Your Application

Questions?   (410) 841-3257  •  darrell.odom@house.maryland.gov  •  Verify your district